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‘If you can make them laugh, they’ll remember things’

Shoshana Weissmann on policy advocacy on social media

… speak with her about advocating for policy through social media for the Overton Window podcast. “I never thought that being so clearly who I am would … important account that can do good stuff.” Check out our conversation at the Overton Window podcast.

A National Leader

Mackinac Center’s Michael Reitz wins Overton award

… the Mackinac Center: the Overton Award. It’s named after Joe Overton, the Mackinac Center’s former … occupy the space which Joe Overton filled: a leader serving as … Unlike other SPN awards, the Overton Award has only been given … someone who would make Joe Overton proud. We are proud to announce …

“You Just See Policy Failure all Over the Place”

Alisha wants to know about American shipping regulations

… Alisha, she wanted to know more. We spoke with Colin Grabow about it for the Overton Window podcast. He’s a policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. … thinking here in Washington,” he said. Check out the conversation at the Overton Window podcast, available on iTunes and Spotify, and check our Grabow’s …

Overton Window Cited by Columnist

A column in The Oakland Press talks about the role of the “Overton Window of Political Possibility” as it relates to tax cuts and federal spending. Read about the Overton Window and its many applications, as well as how it was used as the title …

‘The Overton Window’: Made in Michigan

… nn Beck's new novel, "The Overton Window," was a bestseller … Center did originate the Overton Window concept that Beck adapted for his story. The "Overton Window of Political Possibility" … developed by the late Joseph Overton, once the Mackinac Center's … bill's supporters suffer "Overton's Revenge," the penalty for …

The Overton Window of Political Possibility

A case study

… be awarded to their competitors. It didn’t just happen overnight. The Overton Window of Political Possibility is a model to explain how changes in public … support without jeopardizing re-election. As society embraces new ideas, the Overton Window shifts to include additional public policy options that were previously …

The Overton Window at The Corner

John Miller at National Review Online writes about the "Overton Window of Political Possibility" and how Glenn Beck has adapted the name for his new book. Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman recently discussed the Overton Window on Beck's radio program. You can watch and or listen here.

How the 'Overton Window' Is Used

… The theory is called the "Overton Window," named after then … Center Vice President Joe Overton, who died in a plane crash in 2003. Overton stated that only a relatively … released novel called "The Overton Window." In preparation for … giving some details on the Overton Window. "Our Overton Window …

The Overton Window and Free Speech

The Overton Window is a model of policy change conceived by … senior vice president, Joe Overton. The concept was humbly born … free (less government). The Overton Window defines the range of … quo — policies outside the Overton Window. Citizens must be … believes that every shift of the Overton Window is beneficial. That’s …

‘The Great Depression pushed relegalization into the Overton Window’

Jason Taylor on the social changes that led to Prohibition and its repeal

… op-ed in The Wall Street Journal. He joins the Overton Window podcast to discuss the lessons for social … I, that was the turning point that changed the Overton Window,” Taylor says. Making alcohol was an unpopular … Depression. Check out our conversation at the Overton Window podcast